By Patrice John FAMILIES hoping to get a share of Christmas cheer are being invited to hop on a train. Severn Valley Railway is hosting Santa Steam Specials where customers can ride from Kidderminster to Bewdley to see Father Christmas in his grotto handing out presents.

THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway is holding a fundraiser to help a flood-hit steam railway in the south. The Severn Valley Railway was devastated by summer floods which washed away sections of track.

By Will Oliphant SEVERN Valley Railway is still counting the costs of damage caused by the summer floods which could total more than pounds 4.5 million, it emerged today.

By SEVERN VALLEY THE DUKE of Gloucester will inspect the start of a pounds 2.6 million repair job at the Severn Valley Railway, following damage caused during the summer floods.

STEAM railway enthusiasts will be taking note of a show on September 21-23. The Autumn Steam Gala has something for all the family.